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Phase II is unique in the fact that every candidate is stripped of their rank and everyone is referred to as a number. That means that a cadet will be placed on an equal playing field with a commissioned and non-commissioned officer. Becoming a SPECWAR officer requires maturity and the ability to lead men when times are tough, you are tired. You must know how to be able to speak to Type A and Type B and when to shift your leadership accordingly.
What ROTC JOBS give me the most Leadership Experience?
What ROTC JOBS give me the most Leadership Experience?
Any job in which you are in charge of multiple cadets. Positions that require you to make decisons that will affect everyone else.
One thing to look out for is to make sure you don't get cocky. Becareful with positions that have an authoritarian personality bc the goal is to learn to be a servant leader not a dictator who believes they are always right. Every position listed below will give you a great leadership opportunity.
GMC YEARS:
GMC YEARS:
1st semester
You will not have a major job your first semester so this time should be spent volunteering for everything and attending phase 0.
2nd semester
Apply for a PTL position so you can be exposed to what it is like to be in front of hundreds of people. Forced to make decisions that will effect everyone, allowing you to work on your command presence and to find your voice. Apply to AAS.
3rd semester
Apply for GMAC. This is the best leadership position available for all GMC and you will be the liason representing your entire class.
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4th semester
apply to be any of wingstaffs right hand man. They will delegate all the duties to you and it will be a lot of work but you will learn how to prioritize and manage your time. You will have to coordinate with many people and this will allow you to work on your communications skills which is a huge part of your leadership.
POC years:
POC years:
5th semester
AEF CC
IMT Flight CC
FTP instructor
6th semester
AEF CC
IMT Flight CC
FTP instructor
Phase 0 vice president
7th semester
Executive (IMT/FTP)
Senior (IMT/FTP)
Phase 0 president
Wing Staff
AA senior staff
8th semester
Executive (IMT/FTP)
Senior (IMT/FTP)
Phase 0 president
Wing Staff
AA senior staff
which organizations are most beneficial to selection?
which organizations are most beneficial to selection?
Arnold Air Society.
Arnold Air Society.
If you are a freshman or transfer and are not prior active duty, AAS is essential to expose you to a stressful situation to see how your body reacts to people yelling in your face. The yelling combined with physical tasks and time hacks will help prepare you mentally and help keep you calm in non-stressful situations. It will teach you to keep a level head and allow you to focus on your leadership.
But I want to do the other organization?
That is fine. You can join which ever org you wish; AAS is the closest thing you will get to the stress you will be exposed to at Phase II. The intensity will not be as high but the idea will be the same: cadre/training actives will screen and evaluate the candidates ans expose them to stress to make them quit. No other organization will do what AAS does a great job at doing.
But I'm older and am prior service.
Then this isn't necessary and you might find it unnecessary bc you've gone through bootcamp. If you have been through some training envirnment that has tested your leadership understressful yelling and during physical events then you do not need this. It is mostly for people who haven't had that opportunity.
The goal of joining an organization
to learn how your body reacts to stressful yelling, physical stress, while trying to efficiently accomplish tasks in a timely manner. Once you learn where the stress becomes to much and you begin to crack, you know what you need to work on and improve.
Addressing weaknesses (in leadership or physical)
Any weakness that you have now will be exposed and exploited at phase II. It will be used to break you and they will push and push until you make it to the end of the week or they make you quit. Do not let that happen. Address any and all weaknesses during training and while you prepare.
How do I mature my leadership so i can compete against active duty airmen with professional careers?
How do I mature my leadership so i can compete against active duty airmen with professional careers?
Simple.
Take every and any leadership opportunity you can.
First Hand: ROTC Job + PDT + Organization + Job + clubs
Second Hand: + Podcasts + Books + Stories
= your ROTC leadership
You need to get experience in all of the above setions. There is no way that a 18-25 year old can have the same leadership experience that a professional on active duty will have by just going to ROTC and phase 0. In order to even the playing field you need to read about others experience and you need to expose yourself to situations that make you uncomforable. It is during those moments of being uncomfortable that you learn about yourself and you grow as an individual. Everyone has a different leadership style and good leader isn't always the person who has been working the longest...it takes intel
building a resume . . . you will need this.
building a resume . . . you will need this.
Everytime you have any leadership opportunity, write it down. It is that simple. When it comes down to write your resume, just pull out your document and have your NCOIC help you put a resume together.
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